CitizenPath was designed by expert attorneys that understand the immigration system. We guarantee that USCIS will accept your I-90 application. If there’s a problem, you’ll get an alert before you file. And you won’t have to pay a dime. Replace your lost green card today knowing that you did everything right. Get started for free — Don’t pay until you’re finished.

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Step 1: Prepare your application using simple instructions created by attorneys that understand the immigration system.Try it for free

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Step 2: Print your official USCIS forms in the comfort of your home. If you don’t have access to printer, we’ll mail it to you.View a sample

File Correctly

Step 3: Follow simple filing instructions that explain exactly what to do and where to mail. Guaranteed USCIS acceptance.View a sample

No signup or credit card is required to try CitizenPath. Once you are completely satisfied, pay the $77 preparation fee to download your prepared form and custom filing instructions. If you’re preparing on a mobile device or don’t have a printer, we can mail you a copy of your documents for an additional $15.

CitizenPath guarantees that USCIS will accept your application to replace a lost green card. Most people can prepare and file USCIS immigration applications without the assistance and cost of a lawyer. But mistakes and omissions on these forms can create costly delays and even cause long-term immigration problems. CitizenPath gives you the confidence that you’ve filed Form I-90 correctly.

If you want to file Form I-90 by yourself, go to USCIS.gov.
If you want a guarantee that Form I-90 will be accepted, use CitizenPath.

Instant Alerts Help You Avoid Mistakes

When your answer creates a problem, there’s an instant alert. Our alerts help to confirm that you use the correct format, provide accurate answers and contact a lawyer if necessary.

Simple Instructions

USCIS instructions are long, confusing and incomplete. CitizenPath provides simple, straight-forward instructions for your individual case. Pictures and diagrams show you where to find important information.

2D Compliant for Expedited Processing

CitizenPath’s forms use the special 2D barcode so that your case is processed quickly. If you complete your forms by hand, this barcode technology cannot be used.

Less Questions, Faster Application

CitizenPath is the fastest way to prepare USCIS forms. You will only be asked the questions that apply to you — this makes forms shorter, minimizes confusion, and speeds up the time to prepare your form.

Ensures Completeness

Omissions and errors will delay your application. CitizenPath’s process will ensure that your application is complete and will help to improve the accuracy of your answers.

Your green card is an essential identification card for granting you re-entry to the U.S. after traveling abroad. Without it, you could be denied entry. If your green card is lost or stolen prior to a trip abroad, you should do two important things:

Replace Your Lost or Stolen Green Card

You should immediately file Form I-90 to replace your lost/stolen green card. Using CitizenPath, Form I-90 takes about 15 minutes to prepare. Within 1-2 weeks after filing Form I-90, USCIS will send you a confirmation letter called Form I-797, Notice of Action. Form I-797 provides proof that you filed an application to replace your lost/stolen green card.

Get a Temporary Proof of Permanent Resident Stamp

Even after you have filed Form I-90 to replace your green card, it may take 4-5 months to receive a new one. If you are planning a trip outside the United States, you will need to contact your local USCIS office and schedule an appointment to receive a “temporary permanent resident stamp” (sometimes called an I-551 stamp) in your passport. (Image of sample stamp to the right.) This stamp will provide evidence of your permanent resident status in the United States and is general valid for one year. In addition to carrying your stamped passport when traveling, we recommend that you also carry a copy of the Form I-797, Notice of Action. Don’t have a passport? Try contacting the local consulate here in the United States to request a passport. For example, a Mexican national would contact the Mexican consulate in the U.S. to request a passport.) In many cases, this can be provided within a week.

If you are outside the United States when your green card is stolen, you should notify the police department in the jurisdiction in which your card was stolen to obtain a police report. Before attempting to re-enter the U.S., contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to request a boarding foil. A boarding foil, formerly known as a transportation letter, allows you to re-enter the United States if you have been outside the U.S. for less than one year. Upon returning to the U.S., you will be required to replace your lost or stolen green card by using Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.

USCIS charges a fee of $450 ($365 filing fee + $85 biometrics fee) to replace a lost green card. The check or money order must be payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security and is mailed to USCIS with the Form I-90. This is separate from the $77 fee paid to CitizenPath for preparation of Form I-90.

Once you have properly filed Form I-90, it generally takes about 4 months to receive your new green card. This time frame can vary based on the USCIS office that is processing your application, the work load, and any special circumstances that you may have. You can prepare Form I-90 in approximately 15 minutes. You’ll be ready to file today. Get started now.